Registered for MPKJ Bangi Road Run 2015 as I was already planned to be in Kuala Lumpur for a short working trip. Registration fee was at RM75 for the 12KM category and RM35 for 5KM category with the usual expected participant entitlements. Event was held on 8 November 2015.
This was my first time running within the Bandar Baru Bangi district but kinda familiar with its route.
Had a running friend to collect my race pack on behalf on week prior to race date at WOS, The Gardens Mall. Race pack consisted of Mizuno event tee, BIB with timing chip and free Newton running socks.
Head my way to the event area via Waze app on my smartphone by searching "Tasik Perdana Bangi". Parking was ample 100 - 200 metres away from the event area. Flag off was at 7.15am for 12KM and 7.20am for 5KM. Met MY365Runner Norazlina (Clin) and her friends at the starting line. Race route was flat suitable for all type of runners.
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| Photo courtesy of Nik Khairunissa Ibrahim |
Basic running requirements such as water station, medic and traffic control were up to par. There was watermelons at one of the water station too. Traffic marshals from PDRM and event volunteers were seen along the race route. Saw Marathon celebrity Mohd Azmi GME around KM6 supporting participants and friends.
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| Race Route |
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| Race Route |
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| Event Volunteers |
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| Water Station / Fruit Station |
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| Race Route |
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| Race Route |
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| Race Route |
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| Event Volunteers |
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| Photo courtesy of Mohd Azmi GME |
Completed the 12KM road race at 1:20 hours. Finisher medal was given at the finishing line together with other goodies such as bottle mineral water, cereal, bun and others. Regroup with Mohd Azmi GME and the other running firends at the event area for photography afterwards.
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| Finisher Medal |
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| Goodies |
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| Nike+ Race Map (Ignore the under distance, late launch app) |
Event Area
Minimal exhibition booths by event sponsors and partners. Visitors may also get the race event tee for sale at one of the tent there.
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| Sabahan Runners |
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| Runner Friends |
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| With Mohd Azmi GME |
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| Event Area |
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| Event Area |
Review
Race event was up to my expectation. Well managed event with friendly volunteers. The photowall could be bigger or wider. Wish there were official photographers taking photos of participants though. It's unfortunate that the, podium winners prize giving ceremony was held at the end of the event. Most participants already left the event area. I may want to suggest lucky draws at your future event to keep the crowd around.
Summary: Excellent race event by organisor, sponsors and partners. However, there are still room for improvement for a more lively event area after the race.
Event Recommendation: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
MPKJ Mizuno Road Run 2015 Completed!
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